Food was great . Chicken Alfredo excellent. Picked up food. No wait. Have try Two dinners special menu. Chicken wing apetizer great also. read more

Hidden gem in Charlottesville! The bar is located in a chic hotel and is a great place to get drinks in between meals or to catch up with friends. You can bring your drink anywhere in the lobby so there's plenty of seating. Friendly staff and bartenders, and beautiful set up! Highly recommend checking it out. read more

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BobBoo is a rare gem in Charlottesville. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming; it has glimmers of elegance without the pretension that often accompanies bars of its caliber. At the heart of it all is Joel. With decades of experience in NYC's legendary bar scene, Joel's mastery of his craft and deep knowledge of spirits and flavor combinations is--in my humble estimation--unmatched in Charlottesville. Watching Joel work his magic behind the bar--carefully reading the preferences and personalities of his customers before each "dealer's choice"--is poetry in motion. During peak rush, it is a fast-paced, brilliant performance; a one-man show set on an intimate stage. BobBoo is an absolute must try for those Cville customers (local or visiting) with discerning tastes or those who want to observe a master of his craft perform each evening. read more

This place is awesome. Sat at the bar for a couple of drinks before dinner. Joel is an amazing bartender and very knowledgeable about drinks. The hot chocolate is marvelous it Joel own personal recipes with homemade marshmallows! Definitely will be stopping by again before we leave. read more

We had a great experience here and would certainly go back. The place and decor is pretty nice and helps set the overall speakeasy/lounge tone. Our bartender (I believe Joel?), who is the lead bartender was amazing! We sat at the actual bar and had great conversation with him throughout the night. He's also a wealth of knowledge about Charlottesville, wine, and cocktails and we learned quite a bit from him during our time there. One of the nights highlights was the special salt that comes in one of the cocktails! Joel works his magic to import it from a small town in Mexico just to include it as a special ingredient for one of the cocktails (Can't be purchased in the states) The wife loved it. My memory is fading from a great weekend in town but I ordered the whiskey based cocktail. This was also very good and worth ordering. read more

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Jingle Bell Bar...so fun and festive! Definitely make a reservation! We got lucky because we ate downstairs at the Pink Grouse and were able to get the bar seats at Bobboo but a lot of people got turned away. Make the reservation! The decorations are worth it. Joel knocked the drinks out of the park like always! We all loved every drink we had. I hope they bring this back next year! Now we just need a cozy January bar there with cozy blankets by the fire and winter cocktails. (Hint hint!) read more

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I always enjoy stopping into the speakeasy for a drink. There's been some turnover (ownership and approach) but I always like the drinks. Try chill.l vibe and not usually crowded. Enjoy it. read more

We came here shortly after it opened and it was amazing. The staff is great, atmosphere is cozy, food was yummy (we had the cheese board), variety of whiskey choices and cocktails that are made with them, and Joel (I want to say he's like the head bartender) is so knowledgeable and nice. At the time they were trying to put in lockers for bottles, which is a really neat concept, but I'm not sure if they ended up doing it as of now since we haven't been in a while. If you love a cozy vibe with good whiskey choices, good food choices (although only a few to really choose from), then Bobboo is your place. read more

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We love Bobboo!! A really great addition to the Charlottesville bar scene. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate with dark walls, moody lighting, and speak easy style furniture. Joel --the head bartender is fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and makes wonderful recommendations every time we are back. The bar/lounge sits inside the quirk cafe up the stairs. If you're on West Main and looking for a cool stop to grab a drink before dinner, or a night cap, this is your place! read more

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This place was fantastic. I wish it was open later! We went in about 30 min before close, received absolute top tier service, and were given drinks that ruined future drinks for us they were so good. Amazing ambiance with comfortable seating and quality quiet music. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This bar makes you feel like you're at a cocktail party at the home of a 1960s socialite, in all its mid century modern/cozy glory. You are in fantastic hands with the bartender Joel. We had the whiskey flight and a Christmas themed cocktail as well as a virgin cocktail that Joel whipped up for my pregnant sister. Couldn't ask for a better night, sitting in front of the fireplace sipping my expertly crafted cocktail. read more

This is a beautiful and serene spot to enjoy amazing specialty cocktails downtown. The interior is gorgeous - lots of navy, cognac leather and brass details. Definitely a quiet spot to enjoy a drink and conversation. Joel is an extremely skilled bartender, and his genuine love for his craft shows. My husband and I have visited Bob-Boo twice, and both times Joel took the time to tell us about the cocktails we ordered, and brought us small tasting of things he was working on and wanted to share. If you have an interest in any particular liquor, Joel can craft a cocktail to your taste and help you learn more about what you might enjoy. We will continue to visit Bob-Boo anytime we want a quiet, cozy atmosphere and carefully crafted cocktails. Thank you to Joel for creating such a wonderful experience at Bob-Boo. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in for a quick drink while staying at the hotel and ended up staying for a few hours. The head mixologist (Joel) is incredibly knowledgeable and talented. All of our drinks were imaginative and unlike anything you would fit outside of being at a trendy cocktail spot in NYC. I definitely recommend stopping in whether you're local or just visiting...we can't wait to go back! read more

I had a horrible experience at Bobboo tonight. They refused to serve us despite us being a group of adults not intoxicated and fitting the dress code. We were spoken to very rudely. They were clearly serving the only 2 people in the bar and it was not close to closing time. I'm not sure what the problem was perhaps the way we looked but when we spoke to the quirk management they said that there was no issue with our dress code or group size and they apologized for what had happened however it was more than enough to ensure we do not return read more